WINGER Paul Hall checked back into Bescot after a six year absence and declared: "There's no reason why Walsall shouldn't get back into the Championship."

WINGER Paul Hall checked back into Bescot after a six year absence and declared: "There's no reason why Walsall shouldn't get back into the Championship."

Hall, who follows Danny Sonner as the second ex-Saddler to return to Bescot this summer, left Walsall as a Championship club back in 2001, and whether next season or later sees no reason why they can't reach similar heights again.

The goalscoring 34-year-old, one of the Saddlers' play-off heroes against Reading six years ago, is also likely to be a major influence in the dressing room after agreeing a one-year deal to move from Chesterfield.

"Once I heard that Walsall were interested in signing me, I came running back," said Hall, a Jamaican international. "I was sad to leave the club in the first place, but it feels right to be back here.

"Richard Money has got the team playing some good stuff and there are some talented youngsters coming through. Walsall want to be back in the Championship and having done it before, I can see no reason why we can't achieve that again."

Hall continued: "The manager wants to add some experience and I have been a regular in League One over the past few seasons.

"I also see my role as helping the younger players progress both on and off-the-field.

"This is an exciting time for me; this is a fantastic club to be involved with as there is a real family atmosphere around the place. I am glad to be back and can't wait to get started."

Boss Money was "delighted" with his latest capture.

He added: "Paul is a fantastic professional who will play a key role in the dressing room and help in the progression of our youngsters.

"He is another player who we have got at the right time; some players just keep getting better and Paul is one of them."